Spring 2022
GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes invited visitors to take a ride through the science of bicycling! Since its inception in the late 19th century, the bicycle has affected how people live, work, and play. From schoolyards and mountain trails to bustling city streets, we encounter bicycles nearly every day. The bicycle is an elegant example of basic science principles and material science. Visitors explored how bikes work; the history/evolution of the bike; the science and technology behind the machine; and how bikes have impacted our culture. Like the bicycle itself, the exhibition was designed to appeal to people of all ages with diverse interests.
With bicycles being so popular in the Chico area, GEAR UP was a community favorite! At Gateway, we took this exhibit down a few other pathways including:
Safety, Healthy Lifestyles, Accessibility, Sustainable Transportation
Gateway Science Museum's Gear Up Exhibit
GEAR UP 2022 Event Roundup:
Bike Rodeos
Butte County Public Health hosted several Bike Rodeos at the museum this spring inviting bicyclists of all ages to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes. Rodeo visitors learned the "rules of the road", general safety, skills and maneuvers, as well as how to properly fit a helmet.
1st Annual Gateway Bike Show
Saturday May 7, 2022
In celebration of BIKES! and the Gear Up: The Science of Bikes exhibition
A Free Family Event
This bike show had the same spirit as a classic car show. Individuals with unique bikes, or just bikes they love, spent the day with us!
Here are some awesome rides from the day:
And the winner of the People's Choice Award!
Project Partners
Butte County Public Health Department’s Office of Traffic Safety and Safe Routes to School Programs offered three Bike Rodeos, inviting bicyclists of all ages to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes.
Chico State’s Office of Student Life & Leadership took the lead on a special student event in April to celebrate Wildcat Spirit Week, on bikes!
Chico State’s Physics Department
School of Nursing
Nutrition & Food Science Department
Special thank you to our exhibit sponsors:
Summit Sponsor:
William & Jeanne Hassenzahl
Docs for Bike Safety:
Chico Hospitalist Group
Dr. Ejaz Ahmed
Dr. Peter Magnusson
Dr. John Asarian
Drs. Joanne Reid & Phillip Filbrandt
Dr. Marcia Moore
Dr. Vimali Paul
Dr. Julian Zener
Drs. Madelyn Holzman & Miguel Puig
Dr. Anne Dawson
Drs. Gretchen Wooding & Larry Hsu
Dr. Tanya Layne
Dr. Jennifer Parrish
Drs. Lourdes Valdez & Manuel Sanchez-Palacios
Dr. Walter Kusumoto
Dr. Ross Nayduch
Dr. Ken Fleming
Dr. Mark D. Fritzler
Dr. Walter Schafer
Dr. Mike DiSano